I guess saying Tori found a “new” hiding place in her latest album isn’t quite accurate as the album title actually comes from a verse in Psalms that’s one of her favorites. [Keep reading to find out how you can win a copy of this album for yourself!] You are my hiding place; you will protect me from trouble and surround me with songs of deliverance. Psalm 32:7 I’ve been able to enjoy listening to this album for well over a week now. I sliced through the cellophane Tuesday evening of last week as I prepared to begin a late night drive from Nashville upRead More →

Guest Post by Eric Blair Some people have expressed the view that Christian Rock has decreased in popularity over the years. With bands like Paramore, MxPx, Critical Mass and Switchfoot, rock certainly doesn’t appear to be going away. In fact, some of these groups are now experiencing the most popularity they ever had in their careers. While digital distribution has hurt some segments of the record industry, the contemporary Christian music segment has really started to carve out its own niche. Magnified Plaid Puts out New Music Since fans haven’t heard anything out of MxPx since 2007, it was nice to see “Plans Within Plans”Read More →

We were first introduced to Colton Dixon (www.coltondixon.com) when he appeared on last season’s American Idol. He only participated in the try-outs because his sister tried out and wanted him to come with her. He ended up going further than his sister, making it to the Top 12, but not to the very end of the competition. Although he’s busy preparing to tour with the rest of the Top 12 in the American Idol tour, he’s been working on writing a number of songs and has said he’ll be releasing it as a Christian album. “It is Christian music, but not your typical contemporary Christian music.Read More →

The Dutton Band has released their 3rd album “Welcome Home” and is now available on iTunes. They recently had a CD release party at their home The Heights Baptist Church in Richardson, Texas on April 28th. The album was really to connect with their home church, but has become very popular to all of their fans. This video really introduces the band well and talks about the purpose and meaning behind their new album. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x3KXmzu34Dg[/youtube] Here’s a track list for the album: Welcome Home Your Name is God All We Have is Christ Jesus, Be Lifted Higher No One Higher Share Boldness Bread of LifeRead More →

When “This Is the Stuff” first started playing on the radio in the car, my little girl said “Hey that’s Mommy’s theme song!” Ever since that day every time we hear that song we love it. All of Francesca’s Battistelli’s songs are great music that really connect with people and where they’re at in their everyday lives. Looks like my family isn’t the only one that’s really enjoying “This Is The Stuff” and the rest of her songs on her sophomore release “Hundred More Years”. Fervent Records artist and reigning Dove Awards Female Vocalist of the Year Francesca Battistelli received a surprise greeting from theRead More →